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They said he hasnt been diagnosed regarding his thyroid but his thyroid is overactive which can be a cause of this sudden rhythm change, but they're not certain thats totally it. They started medications but it takes time for them to work. They are bringing in an endocrinologist. I find it odd....maybe something else is causing his thyroid & heart to go out of whack?? He has gastroenteritis and a sore throat too.

They are sending in electrophysiologist today and he may go ahead and decide to shock tomorrow depending on his labs.

His heart rate is better today but still having the arrhythmia. They assurred me his heart looked good and is strong-no abnormalities found. One doctor did mention they were going to check him for lupus and other autoimmune diseases but so far we dont have a diagnosis on anything. I feel better knowing that the EP doctor is going to be running some tests. They assurred me they're keeping a close eye and they'll leave no stone unturned.

Quick, someone call mystery diagnosis!!! :D

I am so sorry to hear this. Many prayers are coming your way for you, your husband and family.

My Mom had an irregular heart rhythm and weight loss and was finally diagnosed with hyperactive thyroid. I am glad and endocrinologist is going to be seeing him. I am keeping him and you in my prayers.

I'm very relieved they have brought in both an endocrinologist and an electrophysiologist! Working together I bet they can figure this out! I know you are so worried! My husband was sick for 3 months before he developed heart failure - but he was 55 and had some other health problems. This is NOT what is wrong with your husband, but the point is that sometimes it takes a long time to figure out what is going on with the body. It sounds like they are working very hard to figure it out.

I hope he gets answers and gets better quickly.

The virus was causing other heart problems not just MI. But I should have thought to also mention hyperthyroidism, Grave's Disease , specifically. Definately messes with the heart rhythms. Check out a google on Graves Disease and Heart, you will find all kinds of info.

Hugs to you! I hope you both get some answers soon. I know it's hard.

Thyroid can cause some crazy irregular heart rythms. I have and irregular heartbeat due to mitral valve prolapse and see a cardiologist every six months. My heart is also normal on a echo. Dehydration can play a major role in irregular heartbeats. And so can gastro problems as a minor problem. I can not have wine often at all. sulfites cause flushness of my face, itchiness, sinus headaches and with more than two glasses forgetaboutit my heart rate is really high. I now take a calcium blocker from the past year. I am only 41 and in good health and shape. I have had irregular heartbeats since i was 27. I just wish i took the calcium blocker years ago. I have had a trip to the ER for AFRIB also, three years ago. The irregular heartbeat caused me to have a panic attack and made it 10x worse. If the calcium blocker did not work I would have to have an ablation to control the off beats but so far so good. infection can cause it for sure. Lets hope they can clear it up soon. He is in my prayers and you are too.
xoxo

Wow-you sound just like me. I have MVP too and have an arrhythmia that I take beta-blockers for. I feel anxious often but is the MVP causing it. I get tremors in my hands all of the time and sometimes all over my body if i get excited. I've never had A-fib, but I understand the drinking thing...I never drink cuz i become short of breath, get a headache, tummy ache and feel fatigued for days.

I got to talk to 2 doctors today. They obtained baseline thyroid tests and ultrasound. They sent the tests off somewhere else (i have no idea where or why), but they need to get those back and then they are gonna do another test on the thyroid and compare. The EP doctor wont touch him until the tests come back for thyroid because if it is overactive thyroid, they could kill the thyroid and his rhythm should return to normal and clear up everything. In that case, he will just have to take a pill forever and will be fine.

If its not the thyroid and the transesophageal echo comes up okay, they are going to go ahead and shock him and send him for further testing of the circuits in his heart.

He's feeling better today though and color is coming back in his cheeks. He's wanting to get up and around but they wont let him yet so he's annoyed. I have more confidence today than yesterday cuz the urgent care doctor called me this a.m. to check on hubby and I spilled my heart out. He was really really nice and very helpful. He said he was gonna call up to the hospital and I think he did cuz they were more cooperative with answering all of my questions.

I should post a pic of the man everyone is praying for but I better check with hubby first. Thanks so much YTers...this has helped me tremendously.

sounds all postive. keep your head up!

Sending good thoughts to you and your husband:)

I'm sure you're exhausted. It's good that you are going to start getting some results on the tests and I hope you can get a little rest in between.

Hubby is in normal rhythm now. Wohoooo!!!! His body did it on its own late late night.

Praise the lord!!!!

I'm so glad! I'm guessing they're probably still going to want to figure out what caused it in the first place and fix it. If it is the thyroid and they decide to "kill" it, I'm here to tell you it's very easy to live with a nonfunctioning thyroid. I had half of my thyroid removed nearly 15 years ago due to a tumor and have been on thyroid hormone replacement medication ever since. Other than having my levels checked every few months with periodic adjustments to the dosage, it has been a non-issue in my life. Biggest problem I have is remembering to take the pill every day. I hope it turns out just as simple a solution for your hubby.

Very good news!!!! happy to hear that he is doing well. How is his bloodwork now? infection?

Good to hear a praise report! Always good when prayers are answered.

That's great news.

just catching up, that is wonderful news your hubby is starting to get some normal activity going on. Hugs.

Sounds like thyroiditis to me...I had T3 toxicosis...hives...tachycardia. They caught mine at a very early stage of Graves Disease. Burned my thyroid out and am now doing very well, hypothyroidism is much easier to treat with thyroid replacement therapy. Sure hope that is all it is with your husband.
I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

Good news is wonderful :)

I'm so happy to read that!:D

Its 1 step forward-2 steps back. Hubby did pretty good until this evening. His blood pressure is going up (169/97) and he's having a lot of palpitations. They gave him meds, but arent working. I think they need to increase them and see how that works. They were talking about discharging him and continue treating/testing as an outpatient. They said home health could come give him his injections in his stomach, but I dont feel comfortable with this with the new development of hypertension. He will only need the injections for a short period of time so why cant they keep him another day or two and continue to monitor him??

I dont like this sudden spike in his blood pressure. He has no history of high blood pressure. Even though his rhythm is normal, he's having a LOT of palpitations.

Injections in his stomach??? for what? please dont let them send him home:confused:i know you would rather have him there. throw a temper tantrum! i would

The injections in the stomach are likely Lovenox. It is to keep the blood thin. Since he is in atrial fibrillation, there is a higher likelihood of him developing a blood clot which could go to his lungs or brain and cause much damage. Usually they stop Lovenox after a week or so and start pills to keep the blood thin. They won't keep him in the hospital just to give him Lovenox. They will teach him how to give it or get the home health nurse to come in to give it. But I too, am worried about the blood pressure spike. This is sounding more and more like hyperactive thyroid. I hope they get it figured out soon.

I can't believe they want to send him home and they don't have the results of the tests yet, nor have they diagnosed him. Home health doesn't send drs out and nurses just take the readings, etc. That scares me.

:eek: I just read your thread and I can't believe it. I was just in the hospital for the exact symptoms and the only in-hospital test that didn't come back "good" was my thyroid. I have never, ever had high blood pressure ... it did go up once while I was in the hospital but I was really mad when it did. I am not finished with all the tests but Medicare said all the others would have to be done outpatient. Yes, I am old, almost 30 years older than your Hubby ... he is so young to be having these problems. My thyroid, while within the normal range wasn't even a "hair" on the normal side of low [right on the line]. I have family history of that but also history of aneurysm. I was also having very rapid heartbeat and a dull ache in my chest. I have to have a heart cath in a couple of weeks to rule out blockage. It's all very scarry and being one who just doesn't get sick, had begun to get worried when I hardly have the strength to walk from one end of my house to the other! grrrr I am thoroughly disgusted and frustrated. Almost forgot, one of the MRI's I have had outpatient shows a cyst in my sinus which, they think, could be the reason for my dizziness and problems with my vision. I have an appointment 10/15 with the ENT doctor to address that. I am not posting this to whine ... I just couldn't believe my eyes reading about your sweet Hubby. Please know that I will have him in my prayers and you as well. I can only imagine what you are going through and if I can help you in any way, please do not hesitate to let me know. God bless you and your family.

wow...I hope they get you striaghtened out soon. I'll say some prayers for you.

Yes, he's on Lovenox and coumadin. He had a lot of fluid in his stomach yesterday that it was uncomfortable to breathe. They let him get up and walk around last night and his fluid went away. His blood pressure came back down and the palpitations got better. They are keeping him another day....thank God!!!!

I will keep praying they can diagnose your DH and get him home and feeling better.